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Y724 WKH

2001 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,183 mi
Last recorded125,183 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY724 WKH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 125,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 125,183 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 121,995 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres tracking on inside

Fail 19 Feb 2013 121,994 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres tracking on inside

Pass 2 Jun 2011 106,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2011 106,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 99,759 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 99,759 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 94,828 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 94,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 91,033 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 79,950 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 71,017 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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Y724 WKH is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y724 WKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y724 WKH is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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